“…What's more, less than a dozen acquired knowledge through a presentation within their community (n = 11), and almost none reported attending a professional counseling continuing education opportunity for HIV/AIDS knowledge (n = 2). With knowledge as a precursor to skill (Carney et al, 1996;Hunt, 1996) these results may provide hope that counselors have at least a basic working knowledge about HIV/AIDS which in turn benefits the clients with which they interact. The impetus of such knowledge by counselors is arguably important for the prevention of infection, reduction of stigma and discrimination, facilitation of informed conversation with clients and/or families, rapport building, and increased competence.…”